Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): The speed of light decreases when it passes from a rarer to a denser medium. | Reason (R): In a denser medium, the frequency of light increases, leading to a decrease in speed.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The speed of light decreases in a denser medium because the wavelength decreases, while the frequency remains the same according to NCERT context (Chunk 1).
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